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Jim Walent |
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February 22, 2005 07:51:56am |
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DVD data backup...... |
I have a number of show's that I've uploaded and also some that I'ev downloaded that I'd like to backup. Is it posible to burn a DVD similar to a CDR data disk so it can be read as a data disk on a DVD-ROM drive? If possible, software recomendations would be greatly appreciated!
I also noticed (For the hardware junkies) the Sony DRU-710A is an internal Dual Layer DVD burner that ranges from abou $85 to $130 depending on where you shop....They also have an external model.
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 Tyler |
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February 23, 2005 09:19:24am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
" Is it posible to burn a DVD similar to a CDR data disk so it can be read as a data disk on a DVD-ROM drive? If possible, software recomendations would be greatly appreciated! "
yes. i do this to backup my show recordings too. 4.7GB is how much each disk holds and they can be read as data disks ina DVD-ROM drive. there is a new 'dual layer' technology that is 9.6 GB per disk but the disks are more expenseive (and the burning / reading drive has to support them). as far as software? i just use nero, it came with my burner..
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GJR |
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February 24, 2005 02:00:28am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
Question: If I have my collection backed up on CDRs, and only add to my back ups from time to time, is ther any benefit to re-archiving to DVDs? Are they easier to read, will they last longer?
Just wondering.
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Jim Walent |
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February 24, 2005 02:57:43am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
The advantage of DVD's over CDR's are as follows: Single Layer DVD's hold about 4.7Gig of Data and Duel Layer hold 8.5gig as opposed to 700MB on a CDR. Doesn't take a mathematician......
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GJR |
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February 24, 2005 03:57:22am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
I can understand the math. What I meant was, are there any other benefits, outside of the obvious space savings.
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Tyler |
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February 24, 2005 06:53:30am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
it is my understanding that cd's and dvd's degrade at the same rate of time (~20-30 years?) with higher quality products / names lasting longer.
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GJR |
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February 25, 2005 02:23:18am |
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Re: DVD data backup...... |
Thanks Tyler.
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